Skip to content

Sherman's Showcase

Season 1

2019 · 8 episodes

  1. 1. Meet Sherman

    2019-07-31 · 22m

    Meet Sherman introduces Sherman McDaniels, host of Sherman's Showcase. John Legend walks us through a history of The Showcase - from Sherman's parentage, to the origin of the show, with highlights throughout the show's run from 1972-present day.

  2. 2. The Showcase Dancers

    2019-07-31 · 22m

    Host, Nigel Lythgoe introduces the dancers of Sherman's Showcase and shares significant moments in the series, including marriages between dancers, dancer-based controversies, and the show's only robotic dancer, the Funk-A-Tron 2000.

  3. 3. Behind the Charade

    2019-08-07 · 22m

    Host Morris Day, documents the rise, fall and rise of iconic pop star, Charade, from his discovery on Sherman's Showcase through his historic 2007 comeback.

  4. 4. Enemies

    2019-08-14 · 22m

    Sherman reflects on his many haters over the decades as we dig into the rivalries and feuds of The Showcase. Turns out, genuine friendship is a rare commodity in showbiz, especially if you're talking about frenemies John Legend and Common.

  5. 5. The Ladies of The Showcase

    2019-08-21 · 22m

    Host Mary J. Blige introduces just some of the female artists who used Sherman's Showcase as a launchpad for their careers. Performances include an unusual rap battle, a black girl magic act, and a performance by Mary herself.

  6. 6. July 8, 1995

    2019-08-28 · 22m

    A very '90s episode of "Sherman's Showcase from July 8, 1995. Sherman's producer called it "the single best episode in the history of the show." Performers include Big Freddy Payne, a go-go band and a trailer for a movie about Montell Jordan.

  7. 7. White Music

    2019-09-04 · 22m

    An aging punk singer explores the many different white artists who have performed on "Sherman's Showcase." Sherman used his show as a platform to try and bridge the racial gap. Sometimes it worked. Sometimes it was awkward.

  8. 8. Ray J's Showcase

    2019-09-11 · 22m

    In the season finale, Sherman is shocked to find himself in a world turned upside down, where Ray J is the host of his Showcase. Sherman races to uncover what triggered this alternate universe and finds himself face-to-face with an unexpected foe.

Track it episode by episode

Rate films and shows on two axes — quality and fun — and share taste with friends.